We’re now entering the optimal time of year for in-office skin treatments lasers, microneedling, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and more. This is because we’re spending less time outdoors, and these procedures make the skin more susceptible to UV damage. (Yes, you can also get them in the summer, but doctors often recommend waiting until fall or winter.) Regardless, if you’ve ever had one of these treatments, you know that how you care for your skin post-procedure can impact your outcome. CALECIM Professional Serum is designed for this exact purpose, boasting an advanced growth factor and exosome formula that not only accelerates healing, but also improves results. Here, my honest review.
The Benefits of This Exosome Serum
Tiny but mighty (the 5 milliliter ampoule is a full-size product), this potent formula works wonders on all skin types, though it’s particularly beneficial for mature skin and post-procedure recovery. It helps reduce redness, swelling and discomfort to decrease downtime by up to 50 percent. You can get back to your normal routine much faster. But, you don’t have to get an in-office procedure to use it. You can easily work it into your routine like you would any other serum. I consider it a treat for the skin in any capacity because the ingredients are so concentrated and cutting-edge. Some of its many benefits include minimizing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, calming inflammation and maintaining skin health.
What makes the formula so special is the brand’s patented PTT-6 blend that contains more than 3,000 proteins from cord-lining stem cells. This mix of growth factors, cytokines and exosomes works to signal our cells to regenerate, meaning it tells them to look and act younger. Results from in-vitro tests on the effects of PTT-6 are very impressive. Data shows a 56-percent increase in elastin production, an 83-percent increase in hyaluronic acid production and a six-fold increase in skin density.
If you’re wondering why the serum is pink, the formula contains a pH indicator called phenolsulfonphthalein. This ingredient helps monitor the state of the active ingredient and is naturally dark pink in color. If your serum becomes contaminated, it will turn yellow, orange or cloudy and you should not use it. I also love that the formula doesn’t contain any synthetic fragrance. You may notice a smell at first due to the natural scent of PTT-6, but it dissipates pretty quickly.
How to Use It
Apply one pipette to your entire face (on clean skin) before other skin-care products. I like to use it at night versus morning because your skin repairs itself at night. It’s lightweight and absorbs quickly. You can also use it on your neck, chest or other areas of the body where you’ve had skin treatments. Above, you see a before-and-after case where the serum was used after radio-frequency treatments on stretch marks. Using it once a day, the serum should last about two weeks.
